Two years ago, Taylor Swift began experimenting with bangs, but the looks were all temporary, thanks to some ingeniously-placed hair extensions. Now she has taken the plunge for real, having debuted this lash skimming style last week via Twitter and then again over the weekend. Swift’s new love of the true fringe puts her in [...]
Q. What’s the best way to trim my own bangs? Kate Graff; Seal Beach, CA A. Two major rules of thumb: Take caution and, remember, less is more. Start by using small scissors, like the ones you find in a manicure kit. Next, style your bangs like you would normally wear them and section them [...]
You might not realize it, but you could be accidentally damaging your hair on a daily basis. We asked Regis stylists to weigh in on the most common dangers they warn their clients about. Are you the victim of a hair faux pas? Here’s what not to do. “Flat ironing your hair without thermal protection. [...]
Great genes and professional hair and makeup aside, one of the major contributing factors to Dame Helen Mirren’s ever-youthful look is her hip, but still age-appropriate hairstyle. A bob and bangs is always flattering—whether you’re 16 or 65 (Mirren’s age!). The above the shoulder length still offers plenty of options (ponytails, updos, etc) and the [...]
For a Scene-worthy fringe, take a cue from Ginny, 15 (left). Bangs like hers give new meaning to the term “lash skimming”. Hair in the eyes is the whole point, so tell your mama and gran to bud out. Of course, this type of look work best if you’ve got some natural wave. Styling product [...]
Paul Hanlon for Catwalk by TIGI came up with this modern take on Rita Hayworth’s signature style at the Spring/Summer 2011 Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti. To create the look, he began by working CATWALK by TIGI Curlesque Lightweight Mousse through hair before setting it in pin curls. When the pins were removed, he pulled the [...]
Actress Christina Ricci made headlines last week when she appeared at the U.S. launch party for the New BlackBerry Torch in Los Angeles sporting a caramel-highlighted bob. Ricci’s no stranger to mane maneuvers. Her hair has been short, long, wavy and stick straight, every color from midnight black to blonde (including many shades in between), [...]
I’m following up my recent Bowie Bi-Level-inspired hair post with this real world example of the trend, spotted on a girl walking by my Boca Raton salon. I literally dropped everything and ran after her raving about her hair. The bangs, the disconnected layers…it’s the perfect modern day update of Bowie’s rockin’ style. My one [...]
It’s David Bowie time on Planet Ron. I was a major fan of his 1973 Aladdin Sane album growing up and I’m here to tell you all, Glam is back! I’m an educator and what I’m teaching now is 1970s hair, particularly Bowie’s infamous bi-level look. You know the one: long hair to the shoulders, [...]
They may just be middle-schoolers, but Serena (13), Alexis (15) and Valeria (14) know the score. For them, it’s all about Sceane-style straight hair and bangs (long and sideswept). Needless to say, they’ve got their flat irons at the ready at all times. They come in almost weekly for cuts and color, but are just [...]
